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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,343.91, 48,774.63 and 19,429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,343.91, 48,774.63 and 19,429.41 is: 26,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,343.91 : 48,774.63 = 19,429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,343.91/48,774.63 = 19,429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,343.91x = 48,774.63 × 19,429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,343.91x = 947,662,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,662,283.87/35,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.60

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